Any advise as to treat fibromyalgia, and the sleeping problems assocaited with it?

There is no known cure or preventive method for fibromyalgia, but symptoms can be treated. Treatment usually concentrates on reducing symptoms and improving function. No one treatment method can control all symptoms. In fact, most options control only one or two. This makes finding the right combination important.

Other conditions, including many that are symptoms of or occur simultaneously with fibromyalgia (e.g., migraines, depression, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome) should be treated, as they may aggravate fibromyalgia symptoms when uncontrolled.

Finding the right physician is crucial in treating fibromyalgia. An empathetic physician who understands the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia and is willing to listen to and work with the patient is important. A family physician may send a fibromyalgia patient to a rheumatologist. Patients鈥?self-education is a key to better results. Individuals are encouraged to keep communication with their physicians open. It may help to make a list of everything that needs to be discussed and bring it along to appointments. All treatment options, including those individuals can do on their own, should be discussed with a physician.

There's lots more information on fibro below, including questions to ask your doctor. Also, a drug was approved for the treatment of fibro last week - Lyrica. Feel better!

http://pain.health.ivillage.com/fibromya...

This link should give you a lot of info.

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The best advice is to get as much rest as possible.
Fibromyalgia is a stress related disorder.
The treatment depends upon it's severity.
But for any kind of fibromyalgia - one need to do the following
1. exercise (mild - moderate) - it helps in relieving the knots (of muscles) and sustained contraction of muscles (spasms) which cause pain and relieves stress
2. Eat regular healthy diet
3. Have fun - you are missing it !! You are probably taking life too seriously.

Get to the root cause of problem and treat the problem - which will alleviate the stress and thus help in fibromyalgia pain and help get sleep. One need to get self assessed for any pshychiatric disorders, to rule out depression, excessive anxiety.
Professionals advise pain medications along with antidepressants or antianxiety pills to treat fibromyalgia.
HOME REMEDIES: FIBROMYALGIA
* Bog bean works as an anti-inflammatory, eating this herb or taking the herb in a supplement form can help in combating pain.
* Ginger is also known for its properties in fighting joint pain and stiffness.
* Take two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water twice daily. It is highly effective for the treatment of pain.
* Half teaspoon of turmeric powder taken with warm water twice a day is also beneficial in curing fibromyalgia
* Drinking alfalfa tea twice daily is also helpful for the treatment of joint pains.
* Radish juice mixed with sugar is also helpful to fight with muscle pains.
* Drinking 15 grams of fresh bathu juice daily with an empty stomach without adding any salt or sugar to it helps in reducing the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
* A cup of papaya seed tea taken six or seven times daily for two or three weeks gives relief in the joint pains.
* Eat porridge of 2 teaspoonfuls of winter cherry with ghee and molasses with an empty stomach for 15 days.
* A tablespoon of fruit pectin in a small glass of cranberry juice taken every morning gives relief.
* A person suffering from pain should eliminate sugar, white flour, macaroni, pie, cake, and sweet drinks from diet.
* A drink consisting of four raw finely sliced beets soaked in a quart of berry wine for one day. Drink one small glass of this liquid before meals, three times a day.
* Dissolve 4 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses in one quart of cranberry juice and drink one glass everyday.
* Two parts pure olive oil and one part kerosene makes a wonderful solution to be applied on the affected muscles.
* Add one-tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange, and drink before going to bed.
* Rubbing the aching joints with hot vinegar before going to bed also gives relief to the pain.
* Mix 2 tablespoons mullein, 3 of granulated slippery elm bark, one of lobelia, 1-teaspoon cayenne. Use boiling water to make paste. Spread on cloth and place on swollen joints.
* Bake one or two egg- plants. Mash and fry in about 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic and salt can be added while frying. Take once daily for two to three months for relief.
* Another herb known as Guggulu is very helpful in curing muscle pains. If available, eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water. 路Paste of 1 teaspoon red chilies and fresh ginger mixed in half a cup of sesame oil and strain. Gently rub this oil on the affected muscles. Camphor, wintergreen and cinnamon oils are also beneficial for external application.
* A vegetable-juice fast significantly reduces pain for many patients with fibromyalgia. Carrot juice, celery juice, cabbage juice, or tomato juice can be used
* Application of hot packs and ice packs for 10 minutes also provides relief from joint pains.
* A combination of burdock, slippery elm, sheep sorrel and Turkish rhubarb was shown good results in improving fibromyalgia.
* Soak Spiegel seeds in water, make a paste and apply it on the joints for quick relief from pain.
* Omega 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation of joints. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in salmon, sardines, other oily fish, walnuts, flax, soy, olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
* Pine-bark and grape-seed extracts are natural anti-inflammatory that help to ease pain .
* Topical applications of cayenne (capsicum) powder mixed with wintergreen oil can help relieve muscle pain.
* Dandelion reduces frequency and intensity of pain and strengthens the connective tissue. Take 1 tbsp. Juice or 1-cup tea twice daily for four to six weeks
* Willow bark has anti-inflammatory properties and works as a painkiller.